Portland Fire & Rescue

Join Us for Safety Saturday with a special visit from Santa Saturday, December 14th 9:00am—3:00pm • Pictures with Santa* • Fire Safety Education Historic Belmont Firehouse & Safety Learning Center 900 SE 35th Ave (Corner of SE Belmont and SE 35th)

#yourportlandfirefighters are honored to announce the promotion of these 8 members from the rank of Firefighter to that of Lieutenant with Portland Fire & Rescue. This new level of responsibility with have these members not only charged with decision making on emergency scenes, but to also ensure the safety of those members assigned to their tour of duty. Congratulations to Brian Dundon, Jared Laws, Brian Faris, Trevin Sundbaum, Kevin Sundbaum, Scott Jarussi, Tyson Reed, and Danny Johnson.

#yourportlandfirefighters responded to a car fire inside of a parking structure in NW PDX recently. The crews were able to limit the active spread of the fire to the adjacent vehicles and limited the extension of flames to the building as well. #yourportlandfirefighters #vehiclefire #portlandfire #portlandfireandrescue

SAFETY SANTA’S PUBLIC SAFETY DAY!!! You’re invited for photos with Santa! Visit the Historic Belmont Firehouse & Safety Learning Center at 900 SE 35th Ave this SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14th from 9am-3pm for pictures with Santa and fire safety education! *a 10 charitable donation to the Friends of PF&R Foundation is appreciated!

#yourportlandfirefighters want to congratulate Firefighter Caleb Stewart on his promotion to the position of Harbor Pilot within our Marine Program. FF Stewart has been with Portland Fire & Rescue for 20 years and has been with the Marine Program since for the last decade or more. In his role as Harbor Pilot, FF Stewart is charged with safely operating both the Fire Boat and the Rescue Boat at his primary station along with being able to successfully operate all the other boats within our fleet of vessels. Congratulations Caleb! #promotiontoharborpilot #portlandfire #portlandfireandrescue #pinningthenewbadge #harborpilot

Some stations have more time than others and here you see the holiday decorations from Station 2, the training station located out in the Park Rose Neighborhood. The members assigned to Station 2 are always busy training, either teaching or learning skills. With much of the day scheduled to train and learn skills, there is not much time to set up the holiday decorations. Most of the members at Station 2 do not even have an area to relax as upon starting the shift until they turn in for the night, the recruits are in a constant learning mode. This tree is tucked into the corner of the room attached to the kitchen where they eat their meals. It is a space that is time to simply share a bit of time with each other while breaking bread. This little holiday tree is certain to be a pick me up for all #yourportlandfirefighters preparing to respond to your emergencies.

Let's take a moment to honor those who were promoted yesterday in our Preventions Division to work with the Fire Marshal. Congratulations to FF Christine Pezzulo, FF Chris Ivester, and Lt. Andre Bell-Watkins who accepted the position of Fire Inspector. These 3 are currently in their training academy, learning the ropes and taking their certification examinations and will soon be out on the streets as district inspectors, taking note of essential safety items throughout the city. Additionally, and mentioned yesterday, Assistant Fire Marshal Terry Kimmons received his official badge in his new position. Those being served by #yourportlandfirefighters are in good hands with these 4 in the Fire Marshal's Office.

Happy Holidays from #yourportlandfirefighters out at Station 07!

It is a great day for the City of Portland and Portland Fire as we celebrated the advancement of nearly 20 members to the next level of responsibility within Portland Fire & Rescue. Please enjoy this picture of Assistant Fire Marshal Terry Kimmons with his new badge being pinned by his wife and his mother. (We will continue to celebrate these promotions of #yourportlandfirefighters throughout the week.) #yourportlandfirefighters #assistantfiremarshal #congratulationstk #promotionalceremony #greatdayforportlandfire #greatdayforthecityofportland

#yourportlandfirefighters responded to a vehicle off the roadway down a moderately steep embankment on Friday night in SW PDX. Crews were able to hike down the embankment and establish a low angle rope rescue component to safely bring the individual with moderate injuries back to the roadway for transport to the hospital. It is not every day we are in need of using a rope system, but when we need to put it together, we rely on our training so this can be done quickly and efficiently so the patient is off to medical treatment as quickly as possible. We train with ropes on our time so when you need us, we are ready to perform. #yourportlandfirefighters #portlandfire #portlandfireandrescue #trainingonourtimetoperformwhenyouneedus #ropesystem #lowangleroperesuce

#yourportlandfirefighters are currently clearing the scene of this fire in the Montavilla Neighborhood of SE PDX. Heavy active fire on the interior of the home with turbulent black smoke pushing out of the windows of the single-story residence was occurring upon the arrival of the first crews. The fire extended into the attic space as well as burn through to the exterior. Crews chased the flames for a few minutes before it was completely extinguished. None of the 5 occupants was reported to be injured but will be displaced from this home. The cause is under investigation. #yourportlandfirefighters #residentialfire #fireextendedintotheattic #housefire #firefighter #portlandfire #portlandfireandrescue #thanksmartyforthepics

When 1/3 of your life is spent at the firehouse and away from your primary residence, you bring the holiday traditions with you. Here you see what #yourportlandfirefighters at Station 4 near PSU have done to their station and rigs to have the holiday spirit around while at work. Take a look as you are out and about and see if your neighborhood fire station or rigs are decorated.